Approve minutes of previous meeting
approve the minutes of the July 13, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
10-a
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Remove planned district designation from property at 2002 Thunderhead Road
An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-c
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Rezone property at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 to C-G-3
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
10-b
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Close Glenmore Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Glenmore Drive between its southeast terminus at West Hills and Bynon Park to its intersection with Bennington Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Richard Clark, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 5-B-21-SC) (Planning Commission Denied 15-0) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-249-2021
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Grant pension to Clyde J. Cole
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,078.50 per month to Clyde J. Cole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-250-2021
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Grant pension to Donna R. Redden
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,303.12 per month to Donna R. Redden, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-251-2021
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Grant pension to Gail E. Frank
A Resolution granting a pension of $904.80 per month to Gail E. Frank, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-252-2021
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Grant pension to Gerald L. Gibbs
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,641.94 per month to Gerald L. Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-253-2021
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Grant pension to James H. Tucker
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,484.49 per month to James H. Tucker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-254-2021
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Confirm appointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Heidi Barcus and Starlandria "Star" Starks to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-255-2021
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Create African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appoint members
A Resolution creating the African American Equity Restoration Task Force and appointing its members.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Mayor Kincannon)
O-95-2021
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Create Common Area Permit and Subordinate Retailer's On-Premise Permit
An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a Common Area Permit and a Subordinate Retailer's On-Premise Permit subject to a Common Area Permit and to allow possession and consumption of beer and alcoholic beverages on private property within the common area, upon approval of such permit by the Beer Board under such terms, conditions, rules and regulations as the Beer Board may establish.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto)
O-96-2021
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Appropriate funds for UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $766.39 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books that empower and enrich the minds of young Black males and continue the mission of developing the next generation of leaders and thriving citizens engaged with their communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
O-97-2021
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Close undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close the undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue starting south of East Depot Avenue to the train tracks to the southeast and between Parcel ID 095 AL 014 and 095 AL 015, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matthew Howell Wantland, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-21-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-98-2021
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Rezone property at 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor D. Forrester for OFR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 5-J-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-99-2021
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Change zoning at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wes Carruthers, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-100-2021
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Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Wilbanks, LLC
An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-G-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-101-2021
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Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Wilbanks, LLC
An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-102-2021
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Change zoning classifications for properties related to Wilbanks, LLC
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 726 Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road from C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of one portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of another portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), and of a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-M-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-103-2021
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Remove planned district designation from property at Deane Hill Drive
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 7140, 7144 and 7134 Deane Hill Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for Rufus Smith and Dooley, L.P., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-B-21-SU) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Note on postponed items
Ordinance 10-a and 10-b were postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
No published motion on this item.
R-256-2021
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Authorize agreement with Whaley Construction for Coker Ave Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Coker Avenue Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $772,701.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-257-2021
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Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0045 with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $30,015.00 for a new contract total of $753,570.11, and extending the date of completion to August 2, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-258-2021
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Authorize agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McMillan Flats, LLC for sidewalk improvements related to a Facade Improvement Program Project at 2300 N. Central Street, in an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-259-2021
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Authorize agreement for Mobile Meals facility expansion
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 in Community Block Grant ("CDBG") and CDBG-Coronavirus funds to be used for construction of an expansion of the Mobile Meals facility to include a new packing room, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-260-2021
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Authorize subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $475,560.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG-CV funds for street outreach enhancement services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-261-2021
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Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-262-2021
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Authorize subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Tennessee Housing Development Agency Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus funds for the Homelessness Management Information System's Street Outreach Mobile Devices Program, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-263-2021
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Request report on zero tolerance policy for racist/sexist practices
A Resolution respectfully requesting the appropriate city department(s) to study and make a report to City Council regarding a zero tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Note on consent resolutions
Resolutions 11-i through 11-m were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
Appropriate funds for Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,600.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Appropriate funds for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2021 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Note on postponed ordinance
Ordinance 12-c was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
No published motion on this item.
